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Power System

Lifearafter/CASE5

A repository to store all the code from C.A.S.E

Size
90 × 90 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
50
Nets
141
Pads
265
Tracks, vias
423, 34
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
10 Nov 2023
Updated
12 Apr 2024

Overview

Power System is an open-source printed circuit board by Lifearafter, from the Lifearafter/CASE repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 90 × 90 mm with 50 parts on 141 nets, routed with 423 tracks and 34 vias.

It is built around the TPS563201DDCT, INA226AIDGSR and DFE2016CKA-2R2M=P2, with the M22-6003005 among its other parts. Its parts include 25 capacitors, 13 resistors, 3 inductors and 1 IC.

Main components

4

README

README.md

C.A.S.E

Welcome to the Compact Antenna Experimenter System Project repository! This project focuses on providing the necessary code and documentation to create a fully functional and electrically viable CubeSat. In this repository, you will find the software and firmware that drive the electrical components of a CubeSat, ensuring its proper functionality in space.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Project Structure
  • Dependencies
  • Contributing
  • License

Introduction

CubeSats are miniaturized satellites that have become increasingly popular for space exploration and scientific research due to their small size, cost-effectiveness, and modular design. This project focuses specifically on the electrical aspects of a CubeSat, excluding any mechanical components.

The key objectives of this project include:

  • Power Management: Efficiently manage power resources to ensure the CubeSat's continuous operation in space.

  • Communication Systems: Implement reliable communication protocols for data transmission between the CubeSat and ground control.

  • Sensor Integration: Integrate and interface various sensors to gather data for scientific or mission-specific purposes.

  • Onboard Computer Systems: Develop the necessary software for the CubeSat's onboard computer to execute mission tasks and handle data.

  • Fault Tolerance: Implement mechanisms to handle errors and faults to ensure the CubeSat's robustness in harsh space environments.

Getting Started

To get started with the CubeSatellite Electrical System Project, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Repository:
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bash
Copy code
git clone https://github.com/your-username/cubesatellite-electrical.git
  1. Navigate to the Project Directory:
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bash
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cd cubesatellite-electrical

Explore the Code:

Review the codebase to understand the implementation details and structure.

Set Up Development Environment:

Follow the instructions in the docs/setup.md document to set up your development environment.

Contribute:

If you would like to contribute to the project, please follow the guidelines outlined in the Contributing section.

Project Structure

The project is organized into the following directories:

  • src: Contains the source code for the CubeSat's electrical systems.
  • docs: Documentation files, including setup instructions and usage guidelines.
  • tests: Test cases for ensuring the reliability and functionality of the code.
  • inc: Contains all the header files for the project.

Dependencies

Ensure that you have the following dependencies installed in your development environment: Not yet listed

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute the code for your CubeSat projects.

Parts

50
QtyValueFootprintReferences
110.1 uFpow_sys_footprint:0.1 uFC6, C8, C13, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24, C25
810uFpow_sys_footprint:10uFC2, C3, C4, C7, C11, C12, C16, C17
410 kΩpow_sys_footprint:10 kΩR8, R9, R11, R13
4100 kΩpow_sys_footprint:RESC1608X55NR2, R3, R6, R7
422 uFpow_sys_footprint:CAPC3216X180NC9, C10, C14, C15
2TPS563201DDCTpow_sys_footprint:SOT95P280X110-6N3.3VBUCK1, 5VBUCK1
10436500201pow_sys_footprint:04365002012Molex_PV1
11053141214pow_sys_footprint:105314YY1414Molex_Batt1
12.2 uHpow_sys_footprint:DFE2016CKA1R0MP2L2
13.3 uHpow_sys_footprint:INDC2520X120NL3
133.2 kΩpow_sys_footprint:33.2 kOR10
154.9 kΩpow_sys_footprint:54.9 kΩR12
161.9 kΩpow_sys_footprint:61.9 kΩR5
1680 pFpow_sys_footprint:680 pFC5
1909 kΩpow_sys_footprint:909 kΩR4
1DFE2016CKA-2R2M=P2pow_sys_footprint:DFE2016CKA1R0MP2L1
1INA226AIDGSRpow_sys_footprint:PowcurIVSensor1
1IV_SHUNT_RESpow_sys_footprint:RESM11670X254NR1
1LOGOLOGOG***
1M22-6003005pow_sys_footprint:PC104PC104
1New_Boostpow_sys_footprint:New_BoostIC1
1SHUNT_CAPpow_sys_footprint:C0805C1
1~pow_sys_footprint:BMSBMS1

Questions

How big is the Power System PCB?

It measures 90 × 90 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Power System use?

50 parts, built around the TPS563201DDCT, INA226AIDGSR, DFE2016CKA-2R2M=P2 and M22-6003005. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Power System KiCad files?

From the Lifearafter/CASE repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Schematics/Power_System/Power_System.kicad_pcb and its schematic Schematics/Comms_System/Amplifier_Array.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Power System design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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